Colts football remains key to Ghana’s football development – Nii Lante Vanderpuye – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Former Youth and Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye has sparked a heated debate on the future of football development in Ghana, emphasising the importance of colts football over academies in nurturing the nation’s football talents.

According to Vanderpuye, while academies have their place in modern football, they often prioritise business interests over the broader development of the sport.

In contrast, Colts football, which has been the foundation of many Ghanaian football legends, remains the most effective system for discovering and developing young talent.

“The real development of our football is not the academy but rather the Colts football league,” Vanderpuye told Pure FM.

“The Academy Clubs are denying the top clubs like Kotoko and Hearts the opportunity to acquire talented players. They do it for their businesses, but Colts football is open to everyone.”

Vanderpuye’s comments have reignited the debate on the role of academies versus Colts football in Ghana’s football development.

While some argue that academies provide a more structured and professional approach to developing young talent, others believe that Colts football provides a more inclusive and effective way of identifying and nurturing talent.